Blaine / Surrey

Because trucks are not allowed at the Peace Arch border crossing on Highway 5, they are diverted to this port. That is why it is typically called “Pacific Highway Truck Crossing”. This port may also be used by cars and it is sometimes a better choice than the Peace Arch crossing.

Traveler Tips for the Pacific Highway Truck Crossing

In general, the northbound wait is less than that of the southbound delay.

Northbound traffic tends to be lowest in the morning, with traffic peaking mid-day and remaining heavier till around 6 pm. Northbound traffic at the border on weekends tends to peak later and be busiest between 6 pm and 10 pm.

NEXUS lane starts several miles before the border

Avoid Weekends – “A Saturday morning in Blaine is like a large city at rush hour.”

Despite the addition of a FAST lane it is reported that many commercial trucks have shifted to Sumas-Huntingdon and Lynden-Aldergrove.

You can get customized traffic information for Washington over the phone using the 511 system. Simply dial 5-1-1 and say “traffic”. Next say the road number, such as “5,” and receive up-to-the-minute updates on the road segment you plan to use. If you cannot dial 511 on your phone you can also use the toll-free number 1-800-695-7623

To hear current road conditions in British Columbia you can call (800)-550-4997.

On the Canadian side of the border there is a West Coast Duty Free Store open 24 hours. It is located at 111 – 176th Street, Surrey B.C., Canada V3S 9S4. Phone (604) 538-3222. Once you enter the store you cannot turn around and return to Canada. You must continue on to the U.S. Customs Office.

On the U.S. side there is a Duty Free Americas store located at 20-12th Street, Blaine, WA 98230 Telephone: (360) 332 – 5223. It is also open 24 Hours a day 7 Days a Week.